Houston MSA

🏆 5.21x Permit Rate Disparity Between San Jacinto and Harris Counties — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. This isn’t just about construction speed — it’s about where Houston’s future housing supply is being built. The data reveals a deep structural imbalance: while Harris County lags, San Jacinto County is building at over five times the rate per capita. This migration of new homes to the periphery is not a temporary trend but a fundamental shift in where growth is occurring. The implications for affordability, commute patterns, and regional equity are profound. New Home Permit Rates by County (2025) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 San Jacinto County <- this market #2 Montgomery County #3 Chambers County #4 Fort Bend County #5 Liberty County #6 Austin County #7 Brazoria County #8 Galveston County #9 Waller County #10 Harris County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-12-houston-msa-permits-county-spread View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902